Your Dream Durango Lifestyle Awaits Imagine waking up to breathtaking views and stepping out your back door directly onto one of Durango's most beloved trail systems. This extraordinary 17-acre property offers the ultimate Colorado lifestyle—where natural beauty, privacy, dark nighttime skies, and convenience converge on one of the very last remaining unbuilt lots in the prestigious Horse Gulch subdivision. Protected by a wildlife conservation easement, this private sanctuary features a generous 4.45-acre building envelope perfectly positioned with southern exposure for warmth, light, and stunning year-round vistas. Bordering the protected City of Durango Horse Gulch Trail system to the west, you are guaranteed access to open space, unmatched privacy, and front-row sunset views. You can easily bike or walk straight into town, yet the setting feels pristine, quiet, and deeply historic, featuring a large unexcavated kiva. Tucked at the end of a quiet road and surrounded by beautiful custom homes, you are never far from everything Durango has to offer—downtown dining and shopping, Mercy Regional Medical Center, and the La Plata County Airport are all just minutes away. Opportunities like this are rare. Turnkey, Shovel-Ready Opportunity — Skip the Design Delay! The sellers were ready to break ground on the construction of their home when their plans changed, offering an incredible head start for a buyer to step right in and begin building immediately: The Design: Custom plans for a 3,070 SF home featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a dedicated office.The floor plan includes a 2-car garage in addition to an extra-high bay designed for camper vehicles, as well as an enclosed dog run. Floor plans are attached and ready to review. Permits & Infrastructure: Active permits with La Plata County (Permit #AP20260473). Includes a full topographic survey, soils report, septic system design, and an already installed shared well. Save months of time and expense bypassing the preliminary architectural and county approval process, or bring your own custom vision to personalize this rare parcel. Call today for more information on this turnkey building project!
Active
Price cut: $26K (9/16)
$449,000
3279 County Road 237, Durango, CO 81301
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17Acres
Unimproved Land
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17 Acres Lot
$360,900 Zestimate®
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$-- HOA
What's special
Breathtaking viewsFront-row sunset viewsDark nighttime skiesPrivate sanctuaryUnmatched privacyLarge unexcavated kivaNatural beauty
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amber Johnson C:970-946-5732,
R1 Colorado
Source: CREN,MLS#: 837532
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley
Lot
- Size: 17 Acres
- Features: Adj to Open Space, Wooded
- Topography: Level,Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 566523203001
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Engineered Septic
- Water: Domestic Installed/Paid, Shared Well/Spring
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane Required
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Horse Gulch
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA name: Horse Gulch Divide Property Owners
Location
- Region: Durango
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $295,380
- Annual tax amount: $4,068
- Date on market: 7/26/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$360,900
$300,000 - $429,000
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Price change | $449,000-5.5% |
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| 7/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+69.6% |
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| 3/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/13/2021 | Sold | $280,000-1.8% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $285,000+30.1% |
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| 7/26/2019 | Sold | $219,000-12.4% |
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| 6/5/2019 | Pending sale | $250,000 |
Source: The Wells Group of Durango, Inc. #757858 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
Source: The Wells Group of Durango, Inc. #757858 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,256 +16.8% | $79,750 +15.5% |
| 2024 | $2,788 +8.8% | $69,020 |
| 2023 | $2,563 +2.3% | $69,020 +14.3% |
| 2022 | $2,504 | $60,360 |
| 2021 | -- | $60,360 +81.9% |
| 2020 | $1,335 +9.4% | $33,180 |
| 2019 | $1,220 | $33,180 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $1,220 | $31,670 |
| 2017 | $1,220 +2.1% | $31,670 +7.7% |
| 2016 | $1,195 +33.2% | $29,410 |
| 2015 | $897 | $29,410 +11.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $26,390 |
| 2013 | -- | $26,390 -14.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $30,910 |
| 2011 | -- | $30,910 -20.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $38,830 |
| 2009 | -- | $38,830 |
| 2008 | -- | $38,830 |
| 2007 | -- | $38,830 +23.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $31,330 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81301
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Riverview K-5
- Middle: Miller 6-8
- High: Durango 9-12
Source: CREN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




